The statistics
that matter
Our legal experts, alongside leading healthcare professionals, explore parents’ experiences of care before, during, and after birth.
1 in 5
parents aren’t confident in maternity care
of parents placed staffing shortages as their top concern, followed by safety of the baby (40%) and safety of the mother (38%)
of parents believe that the quality of maternity care is declining, whilst 22% think it's improving
of women feel taken seriously in maternity care
report mental health challenges due to their maternity experience, with 38% stating that they don’t believe maternity services adequately support parents’ mental health
of women experienced complications during pregnancy that required additional support
say postnatal care fell short of expectation, compared to 20% antenatal and 20% labour
of parents experienced a complaint-worthy incident during their maternity journey
of parents would know how to complain or seek support if something went wrong
of parents would trust a specialist medical negligence lawyer to investigate any serious issues with their maternity care, whilst only 33% would trust the NHS.
These key findings reflect the concern and anxiety that many new or expectant parents go through during some of the most important moments in their lives. Whilst they don’t capture the dedication and compassion that we know is shown by healthcare professionals day in, day out, our findings do highlight where improvement is needed.
This report is not about dwelling on problems, but about working together to identify potential solutions. By listening to how parents feel – and drawing on what we see through the families we support – we can understand the pressure points in maternity care and focus on what needs to change for things to get better.
Providing compassionate legal support when things go wrong
When things go wrong with maternity care, families are often left feeling vulnerable and unsure where to turn. The right legal support can help families to get answers, seek justice, and secure the compensation they deserve.
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We start by listening. Our legal experts take time to understand what happened, what went wrong, and what impact it has had on the families involved. At a time when parents may not always feel supported, our legal team are here to listen.
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Bringing clarity when it matters most. Medical jargon can feel confusing and overwhelming. Our legal experts offer support at every stage, helping families to understand their options so they can make clear, informed choices.
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Providing emotional and practical support. Not only will we be here for parents emotionally, we’ll also manage all the practical details of the case with discretion and determination, from obtaining medical records to engaging with healthcare providers.
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Achieving outcomes to support families both now, and in the future. Whether through settlement, court proceedings or alternative dispute resolution, our legal experts focus on compensation and support that reflects current and long-term needs.
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Support that goes beyond legal. We’ll help families access the treatment, therapy and long-term care planning needed by bringing together an array of medical experts, care specialists, rehabilitation teams and financial planners to provide one connected support system.